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  • Title: Transcolonoscopic decompression of sigmoid volvulus.
    Author: Procaccino J, Labow SB.
    Journal: Dis Colon Rectum; 1989 Apr; 32(4):349-50. PubMed ID: 2924673.
    Abstract:
    Colonoscopy may decompress a sigmoid volvulus above the reach of a rigid sigmoidoscope. Intraluminal stenting to prevent early recurrence can be accomplished using flexible plastic tubing passed over the colonoscope.
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